changes – up to 50 feet in some places , creating a unique variety of risk / reward shots . That varied menu of shot-making opportunities is further ensured by 6 tee locations on each hole , a variety of natural preserve areas , generously wide fairways and strategically placed bunkers across all 18 holes .
Watson Course – Highlighted by fast , firm and wide rolling fairways , a variety of deliberately placed bunkers and large greens , the 7,154 yard , par 72 Watson Course , is as much about strategy as it is about length . Demanding a well thought out approach from every player regardless of skill , this course puts a premium on a solid short game with spacious green complexes where club selection can vary from putter to lob wedge to three-wood
As for golf tuition , Reunion Resort is the only resort in America with an ANNIKA Academy and Frankly Golf Putting Academy on site .
Reunion also features seven casual and fine dining options including an award-winning rooftop steak house , elegant indoor and outdoor meeting spaces , six hydro-grid clay tennis courts , a full service boutique spa , 10 community pools and a 5-acre water park including slides , a water playground and a 1,000-ft . lazy river , which Travel Channel named among their top 10 “ Over the Top ” waterparks in the world . Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure have also named Reunion as a Top Destination for families in the U . S .
As well as the waterpark to keep children ( and adults alike ) happy for hours , there is a children ’ s club , Kids Crew , for guests from ages 4-10 years with organised games and activities .
The award-winning Tennis Centre features six Hyrdro-grid courts and has teaching professionals available to assist and a full service tennis shop .
Choose from one of the 6 restaurants onsite catering for poolside snacks , to Sushi to Italian or to the award winning , Eleven , which is located on the rooftop of the Reunion Grande and has a 360 degree view of the resort .
If you are looking to explore the rest of the sunshine state on your holiday , there are many local attractions on offer with the less known but definitely worth a trip are The Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park which is an aerial adventure course suspended in a pine forest at 10-60 feet off the ground . The Harry P Leu Gardens are beautiful botanical gardens set in a 50 acre oasis – perfect for nature lovers . The Orlando Airboat Tours will help you discover the ‘ wild ’ side of Florida , as you search for alligators and other wildlife who call the swamp their home . The Kennedy Space centre is a must for both young and old – NASA ’ S launch headquarters , where you can train in flight simulators , meet astronauts and could even witness a launch ( if the timing is right ).
From spending the day at the local attractions or a day on the golf course , or splashing around the water park , playing tennis on six lit courts or even rent a bike – you can relax and enjoy your evening by catching the daily Disney fireworks display from the pool deck and the comfort of the resort .
The Just Golf Package - created especially for the golfing fanatics that want nothing more than to just golf , this package includes unlimited golf on Reunion ’ s challenging courses designed by legends Palmer , Nicklaus and Watson . Retire to the comforts of home in a 3-bedroom Villa and start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet . This is the ideal breakaway for family get-togethers or if you are lucky enough a guys or gals golfing getaway .
Rates from $ 165 * per golfer , per night includes : 3 Bedroom Villa Accommodations , unlimited Golf per Adult and a breakfast buffet each morning .
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